It took 13 years for the *Babylonians to defeat Tyre. Tyre gave in to the *Babylonians in about 573 *BC. By that time, not much wealth remained in Tyre. There were few valuable things that the *Babylonians could take as a reward for their efforts. Egypt, under King Hophra, had become friends with Tyre. It could be that Tyre was stronger because of help from Egypt. *Egyptian ships could have taken away much of Tyre’s wealth. Nebuchadnezzar, the king of Babylon, was God’s agent in the fight against Tyre. So, God promised to give Egypt to him as his reward. He would get more than enough wealth to pay his army.
v 21 instills in Ezekiel that he will see the start of the restoration of Israel and he will be the voice of the Lord to them.
God does play a major part in history as He does in our lives. We rarely notice His hand until we are either made aware of it or when the scales are removed from our eyes. Seeking Him isn't always easy since it takes effort and conviction. Hearing and accepting His will is, at times, difficult but rewarding. Doing what He wants is the ultimate challenge - when His agenda becomes our agenda.
Praise for today: God will never give me second best.
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